PEAKHOUSE SOUTHERN COLORADO 2026

Hike-to and Heli Experience

Looking to push yourself to the next level of skiing or snowboarding—both physically and technically?
This is the ultimate chance.

We’ve put together perhaps the most unhinged ski trip itinerary in all of North America, stringing together the most legendary in-bounds hikes possible with the most iconic heli-skiing location in the lower 48. Join us as we hike a cumulative 10+ hours over the course of a week to explore the hidden gems of Telluride and Silverton, with Crested Butte as an optional add-on.

Trip Details

Dates: March 24–29, 2026
Location: Telluride and Silverton, Colorado
Base Accommodation: 2 nights in a luxury chalet in Telluride, three nights in a townhouse in Silverton
Resorts: Telluride, Silverton
Optional Trip Add-On: 1 extra Telluride night, 2 nights in Crested Butte
Recommended Ability Level: Strong Advanced to Expert - Trip will be best enjoyed by those willing to do in-bounds hikes.
Time Spent Bootpacking: Up to 10+ hours (optional) across 5+ days
Days Spent Heli-Skiing: 2+ Days (optional)

What’s Included

  • Accommodation: 5 nights in luxury ski chalet accommodations

  • Groceries: Fully-stocked kitchen for snacks and on-demand meals

  • Meals: Daily breakfasts and select group dinners; sandwich materials for lunch

  • Amenities: Hot tubs, fireplaces, and après-ski social events

  • Ski-in/ski-out at Telluride; short drive from Silverton

What’s Not Included

  • Airfare to and from Colorado

  • Ski passes and rental gear (except as detailed in optional heli-drop package for Silverton)

  • Lunches (unless prepared with available sandwich materials) and some dinners

  • Travel insurance

  • Any optional activities not mentioned in “What’s Included”

Telluride is one of the best ski towns in North America—and you can explore it with us.

Pre-Trip Addendum – Monday, Mar 23: Early Arrival + Evening Out

  • Early arrivals arrive in Telluride (Montrose Regional Airport → 1:20-hour car ride)

  • Check into the townhouse; settle in and meet the group

  • Explore the iconic town of Telluride and get to know each other a local restaurant

Day 1 – Tuesday, Mar 24: Arrival and Welcome + Optional Telluride Backcountry

  • Early arrivals get an extra day to explore Telluride Ski Resort

  • Optional backcountry day: Reserve a guide through us, or ski/ride with partners if you are comfortable with the area

  • Everyone else arrives in Telluride and checks into the chalets; settle in and meet the group

  • Welcome dinner prepared by the PeakRankings team – hearty, home-cooked meal to fuel the trip

  • Evening: Trip briefing, Q&A, and optional stroll through Telluride

We’ve secured some pretty sick condos for this trip.

Day 2 – Wednesday, Mar 25: Telluride Day 1 + Gold Hill Chutes Hikes

  • Breakfast at the townhouse – fresh coffee, eggs, oatmeal, fruit, and more

  • Full-day skiing at Telluride:

    • Start with warm up laps on the “relatively tame” terrain off the Plunge and Apex Lifts

    • Midday: Explore the gorgeous terrain off of Gold Hill Express and Revelation Lift

    • (Optional) Lunch at Alpino Vino Restaurant (on-mountain) or bring sandwiches to the Revelation lookout

    • Afternoon: Explore the extreme steeps of the Gold Hill Chutes (hike-to). We are thinking 2-4 hikes of 15-20 minutes in length.

  • Après-ski in the Telluride Village – slope-side drinks and snacks

  • Dinner at the chalet – home-cooked comfort food and casual evening hang

Day 3 – Thursday, Mar 26: Palmyra Peak hiking experience and drive to Silverton

  • Breakfast at the chalet

  • Full-day skiing at Telluride:

    • Morning warm-up lap in Prospect Bowl

    • Bootpack up to Palmayra Peak (~2 hours) and ski some of North America’s best hike-to terrain

    • For those with more gas left in the tank, hike again up to Black Iron Bowl for more low-traffic extremes (~40-45 mins)

    • Spend the rest of the day unwinding on whatever terrain we have not yet explored

  • After skiing: Hop in the car and drive to Silverton (~1:45). Check in and unwind at another townhouse

See this bootpack? This could be you in March.

Day 4 – Friday, Mar 27: Silverton Guided Day (optional) or Unguided Exploration

  • Breakfast at the chalet

  • Full day at Silverton, guided (optional add-on cost) or unguided exploration of resort. Optional hikes of 2+ hours

  • Lunch: Silverton has no on-mountain facilities, bring sandwiches to slopes (materials provided by PeakRankings team) or walk to town for nicer meal

  • Dinner in Silverton condos prepped by PeakRankings team

Day 5 – Saturday, Mar 28: Silverton Heli Drop

  • Breakfast at the chalet

  • Unguided day at Silverton to start; optional hikes of 2+ hours

  • (Optional) Heli drops at Silverton

  • (Optional) Group photo session + trip highlights recap

  • Farewell dinner at the chalet – final feast with the crew and celebration of a great trip

Day 6 – Sunday, Mar 29: Departure Day + Optional Unguided Silverton Day + Optional Silverton Heli Drop #2

  • Light breakfast at the chalet

  • Check-out and return to Montrose

  • Optional: Morning or full ski session at Silverton (and day 2 of heli drop for those who did not use both drops on Saturday)

  • Goodbyes + trip wrap-up

Ever been heli-skiing before? This might be the best chance you’ll get.
Photo by Silverton

​Pricing

  • Shared room (base): $2,199

  • Private room (base): $3,199

  • Heli-skiing add-on: $467

  • Zero-interest payment plans standard for all applicants

  • ​NOTE: $100 discount for rental car drivers & payment plans available

  • Spaces are limited, so if you’re interested, apply now!